Schools boost focus on STEM careers

Educators explain why the focus

4:28 AM,
Aug. 11, 2013

Area teachers gather around robots during a workshop in Mark Robinson's robotics technology classroom at Harding High School on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013. From right is Bob Clark of Gilead Christian, Kristi Matlack of North Union Middle School, Mark Robinson of Harding High School and Kurt Grunert on North Union. James Miller/The Marion Star

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Kurt Moore
The Marion Star

It's hard to talk about education these days and not hear the acronym STEM.

But what jobs are these STEM jobs, and what is needed to prepare for them? When should students start preparing for STEM careers?

It's especially been the topic of strong interest locally as the Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing Technology Education Collaborative known as RAMTEC Ohio moves toward completion and The Ohio State University at Marion expands its engineering program. ...